Polizei- und Justizzentrum Zürich

The Police and Justice Center Zurich is an administrative complex that brings together police departments, prosecution offices, the Institute of Legal Medicine, and enforcement facilities in one location. The facility houses multiple specialized departments for investigations, analysis, and scientific support in criminal proceedings.

The center was established in 2010 from the merger of the Zurich Cantonal Police Forensic Institute with the Zurich City Police Scientific Service. This union created a centralized institution for criminal science and law enforcement in the region.

The center demonstrates how modern law enforcement and judicial systems work together when professionals from different fields share the same building. Visitors can observe how this collaboration shapes the work, even though the place is normally not open to the public.

The center is accessible by tram 8 and buses 31, 33, 72, and 83, located near Güterbahnhof and Hardplatz stations. Visitors should expect that access may be restricted due to security protocols and should verify entry possibilities in advance.

The facility houses one of Switzerland's leading forensic institutions, operating not only for local investigations but also for national and international authorities. This scientific expertise makes it an important center in the European justice network, something visitors often do not expect.

Location: Zürich

GPS coordinates: 47.38153,8.51964

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:43